holidaycalendar A guide to the season’ s hottest events
Dec 5- Jan 3 WINTER WONDERLAND Drive through a festive light display of more than one million lights at the Canad Inns Winter Wonderland( bottom right). Tickets $ 15 per car. Open 6‐10 pm, closed Christmas Day. Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, 204‐888‐6990, redriverex. com.
Dec 5, 6, 7 BACHMAN IS BACK Joined by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Randy Bachman performs hits from the last 35 years, with some of his own thrown in the mix, like American Woman. Tickets $ 60‐ $ 95. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204‐949‐3999.
Ongoing DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Celebrate Christmas the classic way by bringing family and friends along for a sleigh ride at Miracle Ranch. Rides are by appointment only, and cost $ 150 for up to 20 people. Five minutes north of the floodway, call 204‐224‐1180 or go to miracleranch. ca for directions.
To Jan 4 SENTIMENTAL SCENES The original Fairytale Vignettes from Eaton’ s downtown store have been restored and put on display at The Children’ s Museum. Fifteen vignettes can be explored, from Cinderella, to the Three Blind Mice and more. 45 Forks Market Road, 204‐924‐4000.
To Jan 8 IT’ S ELECTRIFYING The Manitoba Electrical Museum presents All That Glows, an exhibit that takes a trip through the decades beginning in the late 1800s to discover electricity’ s uses and developments during the holidays of generations past. 680 Harrow St, 204‐360‐7905.
To Jan 25 SURREALIST MASTER Dali Up Close at the Winnipeg Art Gallery showcases works from the distinguished artist. Two canvases showcase both the surrealist and classical period of the artist ' s career, and more than 30 photographs demonstrate Dali’ s ability to shape his self‐image. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐786‐6641.
Dec 2-20 EMPRESS OF BLUES The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is celebrating powerhouse blues singer Bessie Smith in The Devil’ s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith. This musical maven was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and recorded with Louis Armstrong. Call for ticket prices. Tom Hendry Warehouse, 140 Rupert Ave, 204‐942‐6537.
Dec 2-3 VINYL CAFÉ Dave, Morley and the kids are back in this special holiday edition of Vinyl Café. Hear music and two brand new stories. Tickets $ 58‐ $ 65. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000, ticketmaster. ca. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St.
Dec 3, 5, 7, 13, 16, 19, 21, 29, 31 GO JETS GO Be part of a loud, energetic crowd and have an edge‐of‐your‐seat adventure at the MTS Centre during a game with local NHL team the Winnipeg Jets. Call for ticket prices and game times. 300 Portage Ave, 1‐855‐985‐5000, jets. nhl. com.
Dec 5 HARPING AWAY Percussion, poetry, velvet gowns and candles are all part of Winter Harp at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre. Three harps and rare medieval instruments croon familiar and medieval carols for a performance like no other. Legendary harpist Kim Robertson and acclaimed singer and harpist Roger Helfrick perform. Tickets $ 42, call 1‐866‐656‐6838 or purchase at the door if available. 180 Market Ave.
Dec 6 SPAGHETTI WITH SANTA It’ s dinner for breakfast during Spaghetti Breakfast with Santa at the Manitoba Children’ s Museum. Guests can slurp up a plate of spaghetti before touring the Eaton’ s Fairytale Vignettes and receiving a surprise visit from Santa. Tickets $ 12 in advance, $ 15 on day of event. Call 204‐924‐4000, 45 Forks Market Rd.
Dec 6 GLORIA The Winnipeg Singers ' highly anticipated Christmas concert Sing Glory! features a selection of beautifully harmonizing Glorias by Vivaldi, Poulenc, Buhr and Corlis. The Mennonite Collegiate Chamber Choir joins as guest artists. Tickets $ 30 / adults, 65 +/$ 25, under 30 /$ 15. 204‐944‐9100. Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave.
Dec 7 FOREST FUN Father Christmas is in the forest at Fort Whyte Alive to hear Christmas wishes from the young and young at heart. Bring a camera to take a photo with Santa, or purchase a photo from an on‐site photographer. Tickets $ 7 for non members, $ 5 for members. 1961 McCreary Rd, 204‐989‐8355.
Dec 7 MINI MUSICIANS The Winnipeg Youth Orchestra, composed of youth in grades 3‐10, comes together at Pantages Playhouse Theatre for a holiday concert. Three orchestras will perform classical repertoire and some seasonal favourites. Tickets $ 10 at the door, or pre‐order five for $ 40. 180 Market Ave, 204‐284‐0074.
Photos: Royal Winnipeg Ballet Soloist Yayoi Ban with Artjom Maksakov. Photo by Réjean Brandt Photography; Winter Wonderland( courtesy of Canad Inns)
8 ciao! / dec / jan / two thousand fourteen